Martin Luther King Jr.
When was King assassinated?
April 4, 1968
A 1998 bestselling self-help book for teens written by Sean Covey.
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens
A flowering plant whose rhizome is widely used as a spice and a folk medicine.
Approximately how many kernels are in a single cup of un-popped popcorn.
1,600 kernels
Pie is so special it has two day; what are they?
December 1st and January 23rd are National Pie Day
King's birthname wasn't Martin, what was it?
Michael King Jr.
In 1934 his father, a pastor at Atlanta’s Ebenezer Baptist Church, traveled to Germany and became inspired by the Protestant Reformation leader Martin Luther. As a result, King Sr. changed his own name as well as that of his 5-year-old son.
A book by the Dalai Lama that will encourage you to practice the discipline of self-reflection.
The Art of Happiness
What is the chemical compound, originally found in chili peppers, that causes a burning sensation in the mucous membranes.
Capsaicin
How high popcorn kernels can pop?
Up to 3 feet in the air.
Approximately what is the dollar value of the amount of pies sold in grocery stores each year?
Approx. $700 million
How many times was King imprisoned?
29 times
Anthony William's series of healthy living books.
Medical Medium
A condiment made from the large, white root.
Horseradish
What is the most popular popcorn flavor?
Classic butter and salt
What is Americas most favorite type of pie?
Bonus: What is the second favorite?
Apple
Bonus: Pizza
Which president made it a federal holiday to honor King?
President Ronald Reagan
A guide for navigating the teen years, this book is for young people who want to learn more about Buddhism or for those who simply want to understand what's going on inside themselves and in the world around them.
Buddha in Your Backpack: Everyday Buddhism for Teens
One of the only known "spicy" animals
Ants
Who is considered as the inventor or modern popcorn?
Charles Cretor
“As easy as pie” is an American expression; how was it started?
In the 1890’s, “pie” was a common slang expression meaning anything easy, a cinch; the expression “easy as pie” stemmed quite readily from that.
What age did King enter college?
15
He skipped grades 9 and 12
This book by Lisa M Schab includes exercises that help to control anxiety in the face of everyday challenges and develop a positive self-image.
The Anxiety Workbook for Teens
If the Carolina Reaper is currently the worlds hottest pepper, what is currently the second hottest pepper?
Trinidad Moruga Scorpion
How much popcorn do Americans eat per year? (the answer is in quarts)
Around 17 billion quarts
What is the one dessert pie that isn't technically a pie.
Boston Cream Pie is a cake